Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
JB-75MN NA Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
224321
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
JB-75MN NA Vintage Series
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton JB-75MN NA is a fantastic value for anyone craving that classic J-Bass vibe. The ash body and Roswell pickups deliver a surprisingly warm and punchy tone, perfect for rock, blues, and Motown. It’s a solid, playable instrument that punches way above its price point.
Product Description
- Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Vintage Series
- Electric Bass
- Vintage Series
- Body: American ash
- Neck: Canadian Hard Rock maple with roseacer skunk stripe
- Double action truss rod
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black ABS blocks
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- White graphite nut
- Neck profile: D
- Black neck binding
- 20 Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver frets
- Pickups: Roswell JBA-B Alnico 5 single coil (bridge) and JBA-N Alnico 5 single coil (middle)
- Controls: 2 volume and 1 tone
- Single-ply black pickguard
- Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles
- HB CB01-CR machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: DAddario EXL165 .045 - .105
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
PROS
- • American ash body delivers a resonant, punchy low-end tone
- • Roswell pickups offer surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced character
- • Canadian maple neck with rosewood stripe provides comfortable playability
- • Sung Il bridge provides stable intonation and a classic look
CONS
- • Graphite nut might benefit from a professional lubrication for smoother string action
- • Black neck binding can be a bit sharp for some players’ comfort
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility beyond classic J-Bass tones
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American ash
Neck Material
Canadian Hard Rock maple
Fingerboard
Maple with rosewood stripe
Pickups
Roswell JBA-B Alnico 5 (bridge) & JBA-N Alnico 5 (middle)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver
Strings
DAddario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'D' profile is generally a bit thinner and more modern feeling than many vintage Fender P-basses, offering a faster feel for some players.
Yes, the standard J-Bass pickup mounting pattern makes swapping pickups relatively straightforward, allowing for future upgrades.
The high-gloss finish is beautiful, but it’s also susceptible to scratches and chips, so a case or careful handling is recommended.
